Ditto. We have Boletus, but not Boletus edulus (sp?), and the ones I've found are not edible. They turn green or blue when broken. I do wish we had a mushroom gathering culture because I love them. Are you a mushroom picker?

Mmmm. I love mushrooms, but I'm not certain enough about what's safe to eat to go out and forage on my own and, lets face it, Chesterfield isn't exactly the epicentre of the wild mushroom universe either!

Hi Rob! Pictures of mushrooms always make me a bit sad. Americans are afraid of wild mushrooms. My husband's face turns pale when I tell him I'd like to pick up some wild mushrooms. I know that he won't eat them. I miss real mushrooms! Those in your pictures are great!